Best Homeopathic Clinic in Delhi - NCR India

It is the characteristic result of vitamin D deficiency in children.  CAUSES:  It is less common in breastfed infants. • Less exposure to sunlight.  • Dark skinned infants.  • Dietary deficiency of vitamin D.  • Malabsorption.  • Chronic liver disease.  • Renal osteodystrophy.  • Calcium wasting.  • Hereditary.  SIGN AND SYMPTOMS:  • Head: – Prominent forehead.  – Delayed closing of anterior fontanels (normally closes by 6 months of age).  – Frequent rocking movement of the head.  – Temporary teeth usually appear late.  – Excessive sweating over the forehead.  • Thorax: – Beading of ribs (rachitic rosary), at the junction of the ribs and cartilages.  – Prominent sternum (Pigeon`s Breast).  • Spinal column: – Patient has hump in the back (Kyphosis). • Extremities: – Bow legs. – Knock knees. – Outwards curving of bones of forearm. – Dwarfism in severe cases. – ...